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Unusual Bypass Procedure

Date: Aug 28, 2018

Question:

What code is correct for an ilioprofunda femoris bypass with an "ex vivo" endarterectomized superficial femoral artery? The indication for the procedure was a left femoral hemorrhage and infected femoral artery. My first choice was 35565, but it's not a vein, and I cannot find a code for the use of an artery. I don't think a non-vein code is appropriate since it is an autogenous vessel. I am also assuming the endarterectomy is included since the SFA was occluded. 

Question ID : 11325
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